*[Enwl-eng] 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: The green agenda is gaining ground — but is time running out?

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Climate Change and Energy News: Weekly Digest by CAN EECCA Someone forwarded this digest to you? You can subscribe using this link Dear subscribers, The green agenda is becoming more politically visible, but ecosystems remain under threat. Across the region, momentum is growing: Ukraine became the first country in Europe to adopt a national standard for eco-industrial parks; Armenia officially pledged to reach climate neutrality by 2050; Moldova presented an ambitious green transition plan; and Azerbaijan is building a “green energy corridor.” At the same time, environmental risks are mounting — Almaty and Dushanbe are battling urban smog, Belarus has legalized construction that bypasses master plans, and new coal-related penalties are being prepared in Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region. Globally, the signals are alarming: ice is melting rapidly, water stress is intensifying, and CO₂ emissions continue to threaten the 1.5 °C goal. New opportunities for activists are listed at the end of this issue. We’re always open to hearing your thoughts, ideas, or stories — don’t hesitate to get in touch. Sincerely,  The CAN EECCA Team News from the EECCA Region Baku Dialogue on Water becomes a global platform On June 21, during a session in Bonn, a representative of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the COP29-initiated “Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action” has already united 72 countries and produced a roadmap for joint action on water and climate. Kyrgyzstan highlights mountain agenda at UN Climate Conference in Bonn A side event was held in Bishkek as part of the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, where Kyrgyzstan presented initiatives to protect mountain ecosystems and strengthen international cooperation. Discussions focused on establishing coordination mechanisms and funds to support mountain regions, as well as preparations for the Second Bishkek Global Mountain Summit in 2027. What trees should be planted in Dushanbe to clean the city’s polluted air? Experts recommend planting plane trees, oaks, and chestnuts along streets and sidewalks to provide critical shade during hot weather. In June 2024, Tajikistan adopted a National Greening Program aimed at combating climate change. Over 3 million trees have already been planted under the plan, with more than 2 billion projected by 2040. Belarus legalizes construction projects that bypass master plans A new regulation allows regional and Minsk city executive committees to issue permits for construction projects that deviate from approved urban planning documents. Almaty authorities announce new steps to tackle smog Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology has outlined measures to improve air quality in Almaty, focusing on a transition to cleaner transport, modernization of thermal power plants, greening efforts, and stricter emissions control. The city has banned the purchase of new diesel buses and plans to add 600 gas-powered buses and 200 electric buses by 2025, aiming to raise the share of eco-friendly public transport to 95%. Armenia reaffirms commitment to climate neutrality by 2050 On June 17, Deputy Minister of Environment Aram Meimarian reiterated the country’s goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Key measures include a nationwide transition to electric vehicles, the development of a circular economy, and stricter environmental standards. Saudi company ACWA Power secures $280 million to build wind power plant in Karakalpakstan In addition to ACWA Power, the project involves the Asian Development Bank, Saudi Exim Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank. The "Nukus-2" project includes the construction of a 200 MW wind power plant and a 100 MW battery energy storage system. UN special rapporteurs urge Kyrgyzstan to halt trolleybus phaseout in Bishkek Five UN special rapporteurs have addressed the Government of Kyrgyzstan, opposing the cancellation of the trolleybus system in Bishkek. They reminded the authorities that Kyrgyzstan is a party to the Paris Agreement and is obliged to reduce emissions while safeguarding the human right to a healthy environment and a decent life. Moldova unveils green transition plan The country aims to cut emissions by 70% by 2030, attract €30 billion in investment, and strengthen resilience to climate disasters, which already cost Moldova 1.3% of its GDP annually. Key focus areas include agricultural reform, clean energy, circular economy, and municipal support. Russia: businesses in Krasnoyarsk Krai to face fines for coal heating Starting autumn 2025, businesses using coal or anthracite to heat buildings in Krasnoyarsk Krai may face fines of up to 500,000 rubles. The proposed amendments to the regional Code of Administrative Offenses were introduced in the local legislative assembly. Georgia to build 50 MW wind park in Imereti Diemen Wind has submitted an environmental impact assessment request for seven Goldwind GW182 turbines (7.5 MW each) near the village of Nakshirgele. The project will provide 50 MW of wind capacity and expand Georgia’s renewable energy portfolio. Ukraine adopts national standard for eco-industrial parks The announcement came from the Ukrainian NGO “Living Planet,” whose experts developed the document as part of the “Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme in Ukraine: Local Implementation.” The initiative is part of UNIDO’s global EIP program. World Climate and Energy News Climate misinformation turning crisis into catastrophe, report says False claims obstructing climate action, say researchers, amid calls for climate lies to be criminalised. It found climate action was being obstructed and delayed by false and misleading information stemming from fossil fuel companies, rightwing politicians and some nation states. The researchers found climate denialism has evolved into campaigns focused on discrediting solutions, such as the false claims that renewable energy caused the recent massive blackout in Spain. Three years left to limit warming to 1.5C, leading scientists warn The Earth could be doomed to breach the symbolic 1.5C warming limit in as little as three years at current levels of carbon dioxide emissions. That's the stark warning from more than 60 of the world's leading climate scientists in the most up-to-date assessment of the state of global warming.Nearly 200 countries agreed to try to limit global temperature rises to 1.5C above levels of the late 1800s in a landmark agreement in 2015, with the aim of avoiding some of the worst impacts of climate change.But countries have continued to burn record amounts of coal, oil and gas and chop down carbon-rich forests - leaving that international goal in peril. Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in one region of Antarctica, satellite photos show The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies declined 22% mainly because of climate change that’s shrinking the amount of available sea ice. The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies — visible in satellite photos taken between 2009 and 2024 — had declined 22% during that period mainly because of climate change that’s shrinking the amount of available sea ice. It’s unclear whether this drop is seen across the continent, scientists said. Opportunities Green Fellowship 2025 A fellowship program that supports professionals working to address challenges in sustainable development, ecology, food security, climate change mitigation, environmental law, and related fields. Regional Climate Initiatives Program in Central Asia The Call for Regional Initiatives grant program, supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the EU, focuses on implementing climate adaptation projects in the Fergana Valley. The call is open to NGOs from Kyrgyzstan (Osh and Jalal-Abad regions), Tajikistan (Sughd region), and Uzbekistan (Andijan, Namangan, and Fergana regions). Would you like to reach out to us? We welcome your feedback at can....@gmail.com This email has been sent to you because you are a subscriber to the CAN EECCA News Digest. If you no longer wish to receive it, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link below.

 

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Date: ср, 25 июн. 2025 г. в 17:00
Subject: 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: The green agenda is gaining ground — but is time running out?

 

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